Music
January 3, 2018
Taylor Swift adds a second U.S. Bank Stadium concert on Aug. 31

Taylor Swift adds a second U.S. Bank Stadium concert on Aug. 31

Tickets go on sale via the same Verified Fan program that had many fans hoping to never, ever get back together with Ticketmaster.
Vikings
January 2, 2018
Justin Timberlake to drop new album during Super Bowl week in Minneapolis

Justin Timberlake to drop new album during Super Bowl week in Minneapolis

The record's title, 'Man of the Woods,' coincidentally or not has a Minnesotan vibe to it.
Music
December 29, 2017
Cellist Anthony Ross of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Week's best classical: Minnesota Orchestra's Tchaikovsky Marathon, Mozart piano concertos at SPCO

Music
December 29, 2017
Jeremy Messersmith brought relentlessly upbeat music to Mears Park in St. Paul and other venues in free concerts in which people were invited to join

Minnesota music scene's best moments and 10 best albums in 2017

Top 10 albums and standout moments on the local music beat this year.
Movies
December 28, 2017
Lorde, shown performing at Coachella this year, is finally making a stop in the Twin Cities in March.

13 reasons to get excited about Twin Cities arts in 2018

Star Tribune critics and editors pick their favorite art and entertainment events for 2018.
Music
December 27, 2017
This cover image released by Capitol Nashville shows "What Makes You Country," the latest release by Luke Bryan. (Capitol Nashville via AP)

Pharrell reunites with N.E.R.D. on new star-packed album

Music
December 26, 2017
Rio Nido, a popular Twin Cites jazz trio in 70s and 80s that are reuniting for two shows Friday at the Dakota. From the left; Tom Lieberman,Prudence J

The week's best Twin Cities jazz: Rio Nido, Le Voyage, Tall Tales

Music
December 25, 2017
Arnellia Allen (1938-2017), owner of Arnellia's nightclub in St. Paul, died Thursday from ovarian cancer. She was 79.

Arnellia Allen, who welcomed all to her namesake club in St. Paul, dies at 79

A fixture of the live music scene in the Twin Cities, Allen died Thursday from ovarian cancer.
Music
December 23, 2017
Iron Maiden

Hip-hop and hard rock ruled the Twin Cities concert scene in 2017

Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses and, yes, Kendrick Lamar delivered the year's most exciting concerts.
Music
December 23, 2017
Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar continued his creative ascent with 2017's 'Damn'

It was another year of creative dominance for the Los Angeles hip-hop hero.
Music
December 22, 2017
(NYT25) NEW YORK -- April 6, 2008 -- SERKIN-MUSIC-REVIEW -- Peter Serkin performing at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan on April 5, 2008. Serkin's perfo

Minnesota's best classical music concerts bubbled with optimism in 2017

These superlative concerts provided much-needed escape in an otherwise anxious year.
Music
December 21, 2017
Mark Trehus, a record collector and owner of Treehouse records, was all smiles surrounded by a sea of only part of his record collection, Tuesday, Sep

Treehouse Records owner on closing legendary Mpls. shop: 'I'm just tired of it'

Treehouse Records closes its doors for the last time Dec. 31.
Music
December 21, 2017
Mortimer's will host its first concerts next week.

Mortimer's will become rare Uptown area music venue starting next week

The vintage watering hole has new owners and plans to revive Uptown's old indie spirit.
Music
December 21, 2017
This photo provided by Interscope Records shows rapper Eminem new album, "Revival." On ìRevival,î his ninth studio album, Eminem makes himse

New album review: Eminem's 'Revival'

Music
December 21, 2017
The cult-loved Twin Cities band Run Westy Run plays Monday at 7th Street Entry.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Sounds of Blackness, Run Westy Run, Ike Reilly

Big gigs for the week of Dec. 22-28, also including Katie McMahon, the Klituation and Rio Nido.
Music
December 19, 2017
Pianist George Winston's annual holiday concert will be at Orchestra Hall.

The week's best Twin Cities jazz: John Raymond, George Winston, the Bad Plus

George Winston's popular holiday concert is Friday at Orchestra Hall.
Music
December 18, 2017
McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul abruptly closed in December without paying staff.

Former McNally Smith students will throw benefit to help laid-off teachers

Music
December 18, 2017
Jay-Z

Jay-Z's Tidal said to be losing millions of dollars

Spokesperson denies Norwegian report music service could run out of cash within six months.
Music
December 18, 2017
Charlie Puth returning Aug. 8 to headline Xcel Center

Charlie Puth returning Aug. 8 to headline Xcel Center

The "One Call Away" and "Attention" singer will have a new album out by then, "Voicenotes."
Vikings
December 18, 2017
Kelly Clarkson performs at the Billboard Women in Music event at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pi

Kelly Clarkson to headline game-day parties for Super Bowl LII ticket holders

The "American Idol" won't idle while in Minneapolis. She's singing at both the Armory and U.S. Bank Stadium.

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